Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,449 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 34 of 73

Profit on Taree Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1935 · page 6

A profit of £511/18/11 on the recent Taree National Show was disclosed by the statement presented to the committee, of the Manning River Agricultural and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cycling League Carnival at Carrington Good Friday Racing

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 April 1935 · page 2

Splendid racing was witnessed at the Carrington League Carnival yesterday. An outstanding performance was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cycling Carrington Carnival Matthews Wins Scratch Race Miss Sayers Lowers Records

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1935 · page 13

A professional cycling carnival was held at the Carrington League cycling track yesterday Over 8000 people were present, despite threatening weather…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Hunter's Fall at Sydney Show Rider Was Injured Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 April 1935 · page 5

The first sensation of the day's ring events at the Sydney Show occurred at noon, when the first competitors in the "David Jones's" Hunting…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Cycling Carrington Carnival W. Matthews Wins Again

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 April 1935 · page 9

The Carrington League Cycling Club conducted a cycling carnival at the Carrington track yesterday in conjunction with Northern District League and…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

200 CASUALTIES One Fatality at Show Horse Hits Boy on Head Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 April 1935 · page 5

Of 200 casualties treated at the Sydney Show yesterday, one was fatal. Raymond Spratt, 5, of Dowling-street City, woes. playing in the exercise yard of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Shock For Punters When Akuna Won The Sydney Cup Heads Separated Placed Horses Strong Challenge by Dark Chief Easter Plate Goes to Bimilla A.J.C. Carnival at Randwick Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 April 1935 · page 6

Just when Dark Chief and Sylvandale appeared to have the Sydney Cup to themselves a short distance from the post at Randwick this afternoon, the 25/1 chance, Akuna. flashed up on the outside and put in a…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

At Hunter Bowls' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1935 · page 6

S. J. Cooper (B.H.P.) is seen on the mat at the Hunter River Bowling Association's carnival at Maitland, with E. Brennan (B.H.P.), J. Walsley (East Maitland), and H. Chandlre (East Maitland) standing by…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Gilgai Cycling Carnival Inverell

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1935 · page 9

Although many nominated, Newcastle and Sydney cyclists did not appear at Gilgal's inaugural Easter carnival on Saturday Ian Summer, of Cessnock, was the only Southerner to compete…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

It's Wide Show Appeal All Enjoy It

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 April 1935 · page 8

ONE doesn't have to know anything about Aberdeen Anguses to enjoy the Show. With all due respect to the man on…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Horse Killed at Sydney Show Rider in Hospital Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 April 1935 · page 8

The most serious ring accident of this year's show occurred to-day when a horse was killed and its rider seriously injured in the water…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Australians Show Good Form They All Had Wins Rome

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 April 1935 · page 1

Quist and Turnbull had an easy win against Caska and Planner, their pace upsetting their opponents' teamwork…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Randwick Carnival Prospects Smaller Fields for Third Day Stronger Opposition for Peter Pan Hall Marks Chances Favored

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 April 1935 · page 2

Fields for the third day of the A.J.C. Autumn racing carnival are rather poor numerically, but class is represented and again the champions figure in what appears to be one of the most interesting programmes decided at a mid-week Randwick fixture…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Royal Show Ladies' High Jump New Record Made Axeman Collapses After Hard Contest SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1935 · page 6

A new high jump record for ladies was made at the Royal Show to-day, when Miss Madge Keane, on Domino, cleared 7ft. 4in. at the second attempt. This is…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

CYCLING Greta Club's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 11

A party of Newcastle junior cyclists visited Greta to the take part the Carnival conducted by the Greta League Cycling club at Greta on Monday, and met with some success. R. Duffield…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Vaudeville at Victoria Sparkling Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 5

For those who prefer a "flesh and blood" show to talking pictures, the vaudeville and revue now presented at the Victoria Theatre, provides sparkling…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Winner at the Royal Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 10

Yootha Cheveley, owned by Mr. W. Westhead, of Merewether West, which won first prize in the section for fox terriers at the Royal show in Sydney…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Kennel Notes Successes at Royal Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 5

Among the dogs from Newcastle and district to do well amongst the best dogs in Australia, at the Sydney Royal Show, was Mrs. Royal's greyhound bitch Heroic…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Diggers' Day at Royal Show Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 8

Being Diggers' Day at the Show, cavalry events were conducted in the ring in addition to the ordinary show contests…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Children's Day Royal Show Success Record Attendance Figures Already Exceed 1926 Total SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 8

Children's Day was officially celebrated at the Royal Show today. From an early hour hundreds of children tramped to the Showground. They found much to…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →